A BUSINESS FOR THE FAMILY. Remedios Magadia, 55, a beneficiary of the DSWD’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program and Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), manages a dressmaking business through the help of the zero-interest capital assistance provided by the SLP. From just one sewing machine, which she used to support her four children, she now has five continue reading : A growing business and a new home—Opportunities for a poor family’s brighter future
The greatest legacy to the children—a better life
Every time she visits her 29-year-old daughter and her family, Emelita Alfonso, 50, almost cannot believe her eyes. “Hindi ko sukat akalain na ‘yung mga anak ko ay mga bata pa ay magaganda na ang buhay, may sariling bahay at kayang suportahan ang kani-kanilang pamilya,” Emelita proudly shared. Emelita, a resident of Brgy. Pantihan III continue reading : The greatest legacy to the children—a better life
Doing everything for the children’s future
A BETTER LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. Children of Brgy. Del Rosario in Tagkawayan, Quezon Province now enjoy a good classroom—a far better learning experience as compared to sharing with two to three grade levels and even sharing chairs with each other. Through the help of the community residents of the said barangay, the Del Rosario Elementary School continue reading : Doing everything for the children’s future
Lucky 9—opportunities for a big family
LUCK, DETERMINATION AND HARD WORK. Myra Rosas, 42, a beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program from Pililla, Rizal shares that there are a lot of things she can do to help improve their family’s situation rather than completely relying on the cash grants provided by the program. From being a housewife, she now manages continue reading : Lucky 9—opportunities for a big family
A gift for her fellow ‘Jomaligins’
When she heard of a job opening for enumerators for the DSWD’s Listahanan Targeting System, 24-year-old Camille Sarmiento took a chance. A graduate of Practical Nursing and still dreaming to pursue a Biology course, Camille, a resident of Brgy. Talisoy (Poblacion), Jomalig, Quezon Province, saw the job opportunity to save money for her education. A continue reading : A gift for her fellow ‘Jomaligins’
Quezon LGUs intensify support to final stages of Kalahi-CIDSS
Towards shaping resilient communities. Kalahi-CIDSS National Program Manager Benilda Redaja expresses gratitude to the Local Government Units (LGUs) of Quezon Province for their support to the Kalahi-CIDSS implementation in their respective municipalities during a DSWD-led Mayors’ Forum held last June 25-26 in Quezon City. According to her, the LGUs have promoted well the community-driven principle continue reading : Quezon LGUs intensify support to final stages of Kalahi-CIDSS